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How do I set up the bulk metrics export to retrieve only the previous day’s data?

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How do I set up the bulk metrics export to retrieve only the previous day’s data?

The bulk metrics export has a parameter for retrieving the last 24 hours of use data.

Last updated on 28 Oct, 2025

To set up your organization’s bulk metrics export to retrieve only the previous day’s data, use the yesterday parameter.

Using the base URL for your organization’s bulk metrics, add the yesterday parameter after the apps parameter and set it equal to 1.

The URL below represents the parameters in the format that would provide for a reoccuring routine you could program on your server and run daily to capture the prior day’s use data. Since no specific data columns are queried, all data columns are retrieved.

URL format:

Example URL:

When the yesterday parameter is used, it automatically sets the query end_time parameter to the last occurence of 12:00 AM UTC and sets the query start_time parameter to exactly 24 hours earlier. You cannot set the start_time and end_time parameters individually when the yesterday parameter is used.

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How do I retrieve bulk metrics data for my organization?

Access and customize your organization’s metrics information.

Where do I find the base URL for my organization’s bulk metrics?

Metrics Export access for your organization is provided under "Settings" on the iDetail Web Service.

How do I set a date and time range for the bulk metrics export?

Use the "yesterday" parameter or the "start_time" and "end_time" parameters to set time and date ranges for your bulk metrics export.

How do I set the bulk metrics to retrieve all the historical data for my organization?

Retrieve all of the historical data for your organization by using a special case of the "start_time" parameter.

How do I set the bulk metrics export to retrieve data for different apps in my organization?

Use the bulk metrics export "apps" parameter to build queries for the different apps in your organization.

How do I set the bulk metrics export for my time zone?

You can retrieve bulk metrics data corrected for your organization’s time zone.

How do I retrieve selected fields of the metrics data?

Use the "columns" parameter to specify which data are included in the bulk metrics export and what order they will appear in.

What data does the bulk metrics export retrieve (data columns)?

See the list of data fields captured by the iDetail app.

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